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Teyani blinked in surprise, lashes fluttering. She stayed put, head tilting a bit as she looked at the boy in confusion. Mythris? Sheād never heard of itānot in any tale, or lesson.
This world was much bigger than she knew, wasnāt it? She wished, suddenly, that Thirra or her favorite brother were here to see it all, to share in the new discoveries. The wonders of this strange place.
Myā¦Myth..reeesā¦?she echoed it clumsily, butchering the word on her first try. Nose wrinkling, she tried againāsofter this time, almost embarrassed, as color bloomed high in her cheeks, keeping her skin warm.
Mythā¦You are from thisā¦Mythris? I donātā¦. I am not from here.As if it wasnāt obvious.
The boy sounded like a stranger, his own accent blended and unique, twisting like water through stone, and deep in a way that made her stomach flip.
Before she could ask more, the crow beside him interrupted and landed atop his head! His ears squashed flat, and Teyani couldnāt help it. A giggle burst from herāloud, but sweet, ringing like creek water between them. Even Talta ruffled beside her, flapping a few times in what looked very much like delight.
Who is, uh, friend?she nodded towards the bird, meeting its blue eyes for a moment before tipping her chin toward her own. A smile lit up her face.
This is Talta. He isā¦.big spirit. Thinks he is boss.
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